By: Aaditya Joshi

Anna Hazare

“The Non-Violent Protest”

WHO IS ANNA HAZARE?Born in 1937 – 74 year old social

activistFace of India’s fight against

corruption Challenged the government at the

highest levelStarted a Non-Violent protest

against corruption Has hundreds and thousands of

supporters behind himDemands a strong law against

corruptionIndia is following in Anna’s

footsteps and is on strike

Anna’s Protest Place New Delhi (INDIA)

India is located in South AsiaNew Delhi is the capital of India (Here are some maps)

Why did he protest?Increasing corruption in governmentCorrupt ministers misused public moneyCorrupt officials misused their positionCommon man suffered due to rampant

corruption Corrupt were not punished Anna went on hunger strike demanding

Government to pass anti corruption Law -Janlokpal Bill (Ombudsman against corruption)

The Main EventsAnna started protest hunger strike on 16

August 2011Arrested and sent to Tihar jail by the

police Came out of jail on 20 August and

continued his fast at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi

“I will not withdraw my hunger strike until the Jan Lokpal bill is passed in the Parliament. I can die but I will not bend.”

Peoples Support to AnnaAnna Hazare protested from

Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi Throughout India large numbers of

people protested with himStrong support from – young, old,

and even children

Peaceful and Non-violent Mass Protest

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MORE PICTURESREALLYING OUTSIDE OF JAIL

PROTESTING IN RAMLILA MAIDAN

FINAL DESCISION!!!Anna kept fasting for 12 days Government introduced a resolution in

Parliament on 28 August on Jan Lokpal BillThe resolution was passed by the

ParliamentAnna ended his fast with the promise

from the Government for a strong Anti corruption Law

Indians celebrated the occasion as a victory of democracy

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